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# New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session 2026 (Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/ernest-n-morial-convention-center-new-orleans

- **Dates:** Apr 9–11, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter (https://conventions.com/venues/ernest-n-morial-convention-center-new-orleans)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official NODC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Dental & Orthodontics • Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/new-orleans-dental-conference-2026-527/hotels

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management to Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter in New Orleans, LA (Apr 9–11, 2026). The Astor Crowne Plaza serves as a primary host hotel and session venue for the New Orleans Dental Conference, utilizing its 32,000 sq ft of ballroom space for technical exhibits and seminars. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Patterson Dental, Henry Schein Dental, Dentsply Sirona, Straumann Group.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Patterson Dental** (pattersonmedical.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Henry Schein Dental** (henryschein.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **Dentsply Sirona** (dentsplysirona.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Straumann Group** (straumann.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312
- **Carestream Dental** (carestreamdental.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #505

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Dental & Orthodontics Executive Outlook • Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Patterson Dental** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Henry Schein Dental** (Gold (Booth #205) — Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Dentsply Sirona** (Silver (Booth #401) — Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Straumann Group** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Carestream Dental** (Exhibitor (Booth #505) — Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency New Orleans** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$234/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton New Orleans Riverside** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$214/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton New Orleans Hotel** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Available)
- **New Orleans Marriott** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Caesars New Orleans** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **New Orleans Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The New Orleans Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (New Orleans Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session in New Orleans?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session (Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter, New Orleans) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local New Orleans EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter for New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session?
Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter is surrounded by 7,268+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for New Orleans is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.